As every bride knows, flowers contribute greatly to the look of a wedding and a bold bonquet or pretty posy is the quintessential bridal accessory. But how does a bride start to plan her flowers? What colour should she choose, what kind of bouquet will best suit her dress, which flowers will be in season at the time of her wedding, and how does she find a florist she can trust? Bridal Bouquets addresses all these important issues as well as providing an abundance of inspiration. An exquisitely illustrated source book, it presents a wide range of stylish, elegant ideas for flowers to be carried and worn by the bride, her bridesmaids and flower girls, and other members of the bridal party. The first part of the book offers the bride-to-be invaluable and accessible practical advice on choosing her bouquet. Different wedding themes--formal, traditional, contemporary, or country, for example--are considered, and two of the most important aspects of choosing bridal flowers--working with colour and working with the seasons--are examined in more detail. The heart of the book is organized by colour: whites and creams, yellows, oranges, red, pinks, purples, blues, and greens. The third section of the book shows how to put colours together and explains the secret of successful colour combinations, be they romantic, jeweled, or dramatic. Whether your wedding is a relaxed country-style affair, a sophisticated modern celebration, or a more traditional occasion, this exquisitely illustrated book offers inspiration for flowers that will set the tone for a magical and memorable wedding day.

Bridal Bouquets

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Swinson, Antonia

Durbridge, Jane

Crafts & Hobbies

RYLAND, PETERS & SMALL

Easy Flowers: Ideas for Every Room in Your Home

Flowers are restorative to the spirit and their beauty should be enjoyed every day, not limited to special occasions. That's the philosophy of popular florist Jane Durbridge, and with style writer Antonia Swinson, she shows how to do just that. With an emphasis on a striking use of form and color, rather than expensive blooms or time-consuming arrangements, Easy Flowers lives up to the title's promise. Photographs by Polly Wreford do beautiful justice to the stunning groupings and displays. Best of all there is practical advice on arranging and useful tips for caring and prolonging the life of fresh flowers. 
The first section, Flower Basics, explains how to select and care for your fresh flowers. Next, comprehensive sections for each of the Color Themes shows beautifully simple arrangement ideas for every room in the home, grouped by flower color. Finally, practical care and maintenance advice will ensure your arrangements look their best for as long as possible.

Florist Jane Durbridge and writer Antonia Swinson bring you elegantly modern, unfussy arrangements to enjoy every day--from a touch of colour to brighten a desk to suggestions for stylish entertaining and floral gifts. "Easy Flowers" are affordable, stylish, and quick to put together. The emphasis is on striking use of form and colour rather than on costly blooms or time-consuming bouquets. Flower Basics tells you how to buy, care for, and prolong the life of your flowers, and gives invaluable advice on choosing vases and flower-arranging. Next, more beautifully simple ideas are grouped into Colour Themes. *Whether you favour classic white blooms or shocking pink petals, you'll find stylish ways to display them in "Easy Flowers". *over 27,000 copies sold in hardcover.

Easy Flowers

Gardening & Landscape Design

Florist Jane Durbridge and writer Antonia Swinson bring you elegantly modern, unfussy arrangements to enjoy every day--from a touch of colour to brighten a desk to suggestions for stylish entertaining and floral gifts. "Easy Flowers" are affordable, stylish, and quick to put together. The emphasis is on striking use of form and colour rather than on costly blooms or time-consuming bouquets. Flower Basics tells you how to buy, care for, and prolong the life of your flowers, and gives invaluable advice on choosing vases and flower-arranging. Next, more beautifully simple ideas are grouped into Colour Themes. *Whether you favour classic white blooms or shocking pink petals, you'll find stylish ways to display them in "Easy Flowers". *over 27,000 copies sold in hardcover.

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Bridal Bouquets

Easy Flowers: Ideas for Every Room in Your Home

Easy Flowers

Easy Flowers: Ideas for Every Room in Your Home